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Abiratas 500mg Tablet

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Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Salt Composition

Abiraterone Acetate (500mg)

Overview Abiratas 500mg Tablet

Prostate cancer is treated with Abiratas 500mg tablets. Other uses may be prescribed by your physician. It's often part of a combination chemotherapy regimen. Avoid taking Abiratas 500mg on an empty stomach; food may worsen side effects. Dosage and frequency are determined by your doctor based on your condition and may vary. Strictly adhere to your doctor's instructions; incorrect usage or overdose can be dangerous. Benefits may take weeks or months to appear; don't discontinue use without your doctor's approval. Common side effects include nausea, low blood potassium, swelling, low white blood cell count, and tiredness. Report concerning side effects immediately. Management strategies exist to mitigate these. Less frequent but serious side effects—jaundice, appetite loss, breathlessness, dark urine, and vomiting—may suggest liver issues. Your doctor may monitor your liver function, blood pressure, and potassium levels. Inform your doctor of any pre-existing conditions like high blood pressure, heart, liver, or kidney problems, or medications (especially anti-infectives) before commencing treatment. Numerous drug interactions are possible; disclose all medications you're taking. This medication is contraindicated during pregnancy and breastfeeding due to potential fetal harm. Reliable contraception is essential for both partners throughout treatment. Regular blood sugar monitoring may also be required.

Uses of Abiratas 500mg Tablet

Malignancy of the prostate gland

Major Benefits of Abiratas 500mg Tablet:

Consume this medication precisely as prescribed by your physician, adhering to the specified dosage and treatment period. Ingest the 500mg Abiratas Tablet whole; avoid chewing, crushing, or fracturing it. Administer on an empty stomach.

Common Side effects of Abiratas 500mg Tablet:

  • Edema (swelling)
  • Vomiting
  • Decreased potassium level in blood
  • Fatigue
  • Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
  • Urinary tract infection
  • Diarrhea
  • High blood pressure
  • Cough
  • Joint swelling

How to use Abiratas 500mg Tablet:

Consume this medication precisely as directed by your physician, adhering to the prescribed dosage and treatment period. Ingest the entire tablet without chewing, crushing, or fracturing it. Abiratas 500mg tablets should be administered on an empty stomach.

How Abiratas 500mg Tablet works:

Abiraterone 500mg tablets are used in cancer treatment. Their mechanism of action involves suppressing androgen synthesis in males. This occurs through the inhibition of CYP17, a key enzyme in androgen production, thus hindering prostate cancer progression.

SAFETY ADVICE

AlcoholAlcoholCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Alcohol consumption alongside Abiratas 500mg Tablet may be unsafe; seek medical advice before combining them.

PregnancyPregnancyUNSAFE

Using Abiratas 500mg tablets during pregnancy poses a significant risk. Pregnant women should consult their physician before use, as research in both animals and pregnant women indicates substantial potential harm to the fetus.

Breast feedingBreast feedingUNSAFE

Lactation and Abiratas 500mg tablets are incompatible; the medication poses a potential risk of infant toxicity.

DrivingDrivingSAFE

Driving ability is typically unaffected by Abiratas 500mg Tablet.

KidneyKidneyCAUTION

Patients with severe kidney impairment should exercise caution when using Abiratas 500mg tablets, as dosage modification may be necessary. Medical advice is recommended.

LiverLiverCAUTION

For individuals with liver impairment, Abiratas 500mg tablets require careful administration. Dosage modification of Abiratas 500mg tablets may be necessary. Physician consultation is recommended.

What if you forget to take Abiratas 500mg Tablet :

Omit any missed Abiratas 500mg Tablet dose and resume your regular medication schedule. Avoid taking a double dose.

Facts to Know About Abiratas 500mg Tablet

LabelValue
Chemical Category Androstenedione derivative
Developing Habits No.
Type of Therapy Cancer Medications

FAQs on Abiratas 500mg Tablet

Abiratas 500mg Tablets don't cure cancer, but they can extend and improve patients' lives. Treatment with Abiratas 500mg Tablets for prostate cancer is associated with a lower incidence of fractures and reduced pain.
Abiratas 500mg tablets are a hormonal therapy, not chemotherapy, for treating advanced prostate cancer in adult men. By reducing testosterone production, it slows prostate cancer growth.
To reduce the risk of high blood pressure, fluid retention, and low potassium levels associated with Abiratas 500mg Tablet, your doctor will always prescribe it alongside prednisolone.
Abiratas 500mg Tablets can cause serious liver damage, including rare but potentially fatal acute liver failure. Report yellowing skin or eyes, dark urine, or severe nausea/vomiting to your doctor immediately, as these may indicate liver problems.
Monitor liver enzymes before treatment, bi-weekly for the first three months, then monthly. Test immediately if liver toxicity symptoms appear. Treatment with Abiratas 500mg Tablet may be temporarily stopped if enzyme levels exceed specified limits.
Take Abiratas 500mg tablets on an empty stomach with water, one hour before or two hours after a meal. Food may lead to unpredictable and potentially harmful blood levels of the medication. Do not crush or chew the tablet.
Abiratas 500mg Tablet
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MRP 30,193
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